{
  "id": 12811834,
  "title": "Ohtani scores important run as Dodgers win NL Division Series",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/ohtani-scores-important-run-as-dodgers-win-nl-division-series",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-08T07:00:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Mainichi",
    "slug": "the-mainichi",
    "url": "https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20261008/p2g/00m/0sp/021000c"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Shohei Ohtani, the versatile two-way baseball player, contributed significantly to the Los Angeles Dodgers' victory in the National League Division Series. Despite going hitless in the game, Ohtani stole a base and scored a crucial run, tying the score and securing the win for the Dodgers. The 0-for-3 performance at Truist Park marked Ohtani's first champagne celebration of the season after missing his team's post-season festivities due to an injury. Ohtani, who batted cleanup, walked in the second inning, stole a base for the first time since September 2, and reached third on a catcher's throwing error, thereby scoring the decisive run for his team. The Braves' shortstop Mauricio Dubon failed to secure a blooper as Ohtani crossed home plate, making it a game-tying score. The Dodgers' offense continued to shine, with Andy Pages batting in two runs in the seventh inning and Max Muncy delivering a solo home run in the ninth inning. This triumphant performance propelled the Dodgers to the League Championship Series for the third consecutive year. Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who pitched seven innings of one-run ball and secured the win in Game 3 on Tuesday, shared the post-game celebration with his teammate Roki Sasaki, expressing his delight and optimism for the upcoming series.",
  "summary": "ATLANTA (Kyodo) -- Shohei Ohtani went hitless but stole a base and scored a game-tying run as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves 4-1 on W",
  "key_points": [
    "Shohei Ohtani scored crucial run, tying score in NL Division Series",
    "Ohtani stole base for first time since September 2",
    "Dodgers advance to League Championship Series for third consecutive year"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Yankees swept out of the AL Division Series by the Rays, extending their title drought to 17 years",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/yankees-swept-out-of-the-al-division-series-by-the-rays-extending",
        "published": "2026-10-08T03:24:40.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}